Game of Thrones buffs will also be pleased to see more of Gwendoline on the silver screen in addition to her role as Commander Lyme in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 and 2.

Lupita and Gwendoline join Star Wars newcomers Adam Driver, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Daisy Ridley. Their galactic roles have yet to be confirmed although we're hoping for plenty of action from them. This is Lupita and Gwendoline (have you even met Brienne of Tarth?) we're talking about.

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said that she couldn't be more delighted about the two ladies joining the cast. "It's thrilling to see this extraordinarily talented ensemble taking shape."